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Phone fell in water: what to do in the first 10 minutes (and why not rice)

Step-by-step guide for a wet phone: what to do right away, what never to do, and when it's time to see a technician. No rice or hair-dryer myths.

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Phone dropped in the sea: why salt water is worse than fresh water

Sea water and sand destroy a phone faster than fresh water. What to do after the sea in Batumi and why you shouldn't wait.

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IP68 water resistance: can you swim with your phone?

What IP67 and IP68 really mean, why water resistance weakens over time, and why manufacturers don't cover liquid damage under warranty.

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Cracked glass but the screen works: can you replace just the glass?

The difference between replacing only the glass and the whole screen, when glass-only repair is possible and why it costs less.

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Which replacement screen to choose: TFT, OLED, FOG or original

Seven replacement screen options for iPhone and other phones, how they differ in picture, battery, price and warranty, and how to choose without overpaying.

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Lines, a green line or spots on the screen: what it is and can it be fixed

Why lines, a green line, black spots or flicker appear on a phone screen, what can be fixed with software, and what needs a replacement.

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Battery health at 80%: is it time to replace your iPhone battery?

What "Maximum Capacity" in iPhone settings means, at what percentage to replace the battery, and how to tell without looking at numbers.

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Phone won't charge: 7 causes and what to check yourself

Why a phone stops charging or only charges at an angle. What you can check at home in 5 minutes before going to a repair shop.

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Swollen battery: why it's dangerous and what to do right now

How to tell that a phone or laptop battery is swollen, why you must stop using it, and what to do before your visit to the repair shop.

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Phone gets hot and drains fast in the heat: what's normal and what isn't

Why phones heat up in summer, when it's normal and when it's a sign of a fault, and how to protect the battery in the Batumi heat.

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Laptop overheating and noisy: when it needs cleaning and new thermal paste

Why a laptop overheats, roars its fan and slows down, how often to clean it, and why a vacuum cleaner isn't the answer.

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Spilled water, tea or coffee on a laptop: step-by-step guide

What to do right away if you spill liquid on a laptop, what never to do, and why sweet drinks are more dangerous than water.

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Stick drift on PS5 and Xbox controllers: why it happens and how it's fixed

Character or camera moves by itself? That's stick drift. The causes, what you can try yourself, and when the stick module needs replacing.

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How not to get scammed at a phone repair shop: 8 signs of an honest service

What to look for when choosing a phone repair shop: price before repair, a receipt, a warranty, video at intake and other signs.

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Repair or a new phone: when fixing makes more sense

How to decide whether to repair your old phone or buy a new one: a simple rule, examples, and what to consider besides price.

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Where to sell an iPhone in Batumi quickly and safely

A listing, a buyback service or a trade-in? Comparing ways to sell an iPhone in Batumi: how long it takes, where the risks are, and how to get a fair price.

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How much is a used iPhone worth: what the resale price depends on

What affects the price of a used iPhone: model, storage, battery, replaced parts, scratches and accessories. How to estimate your phone's value in advance.

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How to prepare a phone for sale: backup, sign out of iCloud, reset

Step-by-step for iPhone and Android: how to save your data, remove your account, move banking and 2FA apps, and properly wipe the phone before selling.

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Can you sell a cracked or broken phone?

Cracked screen, won't turn on, water damage: these phones can be sold too. How they're valued, and whether repairing or selling makes more sense.

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How to sell a MacBook or laptop in Batumi for a good price

What affects the price of a used MacBook or laptop, how to prepare it for sale, and where it sells faster: a listing or a buyback service.

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Scams when selling a phone: 7 tricks and how to avoid them

Fake transfers, 'couriers', a phone swapped during inspection, requests for SMS codes β€” how sellers get scammed and how to protect yourself.

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Phone broke on holiday in Batumi: what to do

Cracked the screen, dropped it in the sea, or it stopped charging on holiday in Batumi? What to do right away and how to get it fixed before you leave.

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How to check a used iPhone before buying: a 12-point checklist

What to check when buying a second-hand iPhone: Activation Lock, battery, replaced parts, Face ID, cameras, screen and signs of repair.

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Phone repair in Batumi: how to choose a technician and not overpay

What to look for when choosing a phone repair shop in Batumi: a specialist technician, price before repair, parts, warranty and language.

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How to save photos from a cracked or drowned phone

Phone cracked, won't turn on or got wet, and your photos weren't backed up? What you can do yourself and how a technician recovers the data.

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Phone won't turn on: what to check yourself and when to see a technician

Black screen and no response? A step-by-step check: charging, force restart, and signs of a battery, port or board problem.

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Face ID not working: causes and whether it can be fixed

"Face ID is not available" after a drop, water or a screen replacement. What to check yourself, why Face ID can't always be fixed, and how a technician repairs

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iPhone stuck on the Apple logo or restarting in a loop: what to do

Your iPhone shows the Apple logo and won't load, or keeps restarting. What you can do yourself without losing data, and when you need a technician.

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Can't hear the caller, or they can't hear you: speaker and microphone

A quiet or crackling speaker, or callers can't hear you. What to check yourself in 5 minutes and when cleaning or a replacement is needed.

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Phone microphone not working: the other person can't hear you

Why the other person can't hear you or hears you quietly, how to test each microphone on your phone, and what you can fix yourself.

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iPhone keeps restarting by itself: 6 causes and what to do

Why an iPhone restarts on its own β€” in a loop, under load or in the cold β€” and how to tell whether it's software, the battery or the board.

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PS5 or PS4 loud and overheating: when it needs a clean

Why a PlayStation roars like a vacuum cleaner and shuts down from overheating, how often to clean it, and why overheating is dangerous for a console.

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Laptop keyboard not working: causes and repair

Some keys don't press, keys stick or type by themselves β€” what to check yourself and when the keyboard needs replacing.

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Slow laptop: how to speed it up and will an SSD help?

Why a laptop takes ages to boot and lags, what you can do for free, and why swapping the hard drive for an SSD is the most noticeable upgrade.

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Cracked Apple Watch screen: what to do and can it be fixed

A crack in the glass or a dead Apple Watch display: why wearing a cracked watch is risky, what gets replaced, and whether water resistance survives.

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One AirPod not working: causes and what to do

One AirPod is silent or quiet, drains fast, or the case won't charge β€” what to check yourself and what can be repaired.

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Robot vacuum not working: common errors and faults

The robot won't charge, spins in place, can't find its dock, cleans poorly or shows a wheel or brush error β€” causes and what to check.

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Laptop not charging: "plugged in, not charging" and other causes

Why a laptop won't charge or says "plugged in, not charging": adapter, port, battery or board β€” how to work out which.

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"Moisture detected" on Samsung: why it won't charge and what to do

Samsung shows "Moisture detected" and won't charge β€” even if the phone never got wet. What to do, what not to do, and when it's a faulty port.

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Phone slow and freezing: how to speed it up without losing data

Why a phone got slow β€” storage, battery, heat, updates β€” and what to do to speed up an iPhone or Android without a reset.

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Screen protector and case: which ones actually save your phone

Which screen protectors and cases save the screen and camera in a drop, and which only give an illusion of protection. Advice from technicians who see the resul

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